Overton Park Surgery

17/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.
Get more info from NHS and Meningitis Now
http://nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

17/02/2026

🆕 We’re excited to announce the launch of a new government campaign urging parents and guardians to get their little ones vaccinated to protect against serious illnesses such as measles.
🔗 http://nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

28/01/2026

We're sad to announce that the Social Prescribing walking group has come to an end!

Although regularly attending patients may still enjoy meeting, it will no longer be formally led by the Social Prescribing team.

Thank you all for being great participants! Keep finding ways to stay active and spend time outdoors. 💪🏃‍➡️

13/01/2026

We will be running a GlosDigi Hub at the surgery on Thursday 15th January

At a Digi-Hub, you could get hands-on help and 1:1 tech support with:
⚡️ registering for the NHS app for the first time
⚡️ getting proxy access to the app for a relative or carer
⚡️ quick and convenient access to test results and hospital referrals on your smartphone/tablet
⚡️ viewing and ordering repeat prescriptions

If you or anyone you live with could benefit from gaining more confidence in using their devices, please ask them to come and visit us at Overton Park Surgery on Thursday 15th January anytime from 10am - 12pm.

07/01/2026

It’s not too late to get your flu jab at the surgery! Call to book yours if you’re eligible!💉

07/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

15/12/2025

Stay well this winter and help stop the spread😷🦠

📌Take common sense steps to reduce the spread of flu and other similar illnesses by exercising good respiratory and hand hygiene and staying away from others if you have symptoms.

📌Self-care is often the best choice to treat minor illnesses. Pharmacists are qualified to give advice about different health matters, including minor illnesses, so consider speaking to a pharmacist before going to your GP.

📌And if eligible get your flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine and RSV vaccine.
www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

09/12/2025

27/11/2025

Feeling under the weather? Home is the best place for you if you are experiencing seasonal illness like cold or flu. Stay in the warm and rest until you feel better. Avoid going out and spreading germs to those who might be vulnerable.

18/11/2025

🌡❄️A cold snap is forecast for the next few days and nights. Temperatures could get as low as -3C at night. If you know someone who finds it difficult to look after themselves in cold weather, check in on them and make sure any rooms they are using are heated to at least 18C.

11/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

25/10/2025

⏰Some of us might get a lie in, parents with small children probably won't - but if you have any health devices which have clocks which don't change automatically you'll need to change them in the morning.